Politics

Donald Trump’s pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from some members of Congress — the very people who have constitutional authority over federal spending.

Will Jawando, 43, the Democratic nominee for county executive in the November general election, had been hospitalized since Saturday after having a heart attack during a pickup basketball game.

A new federal lawsuit challenges warrantless immigration arrests in Maryland and seeks a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration’s enforcement practices.

Tonya Sweat will run for Prince George’s County executive as a write-in candidate after unsuccessfully challenging the local elections board.

Conway, who was informed of the decision Thursday, said the changes were retaliation for his outspokenness on the council.

Maryland health officials, using new authority, are splitting from the feds and offering their own guidance on vaccines for flu, COVID and RSV, as well as other viruses.

Saval Foods broke ground on what will become its new headquarters and distribution facility in Columbia, Maryland.

The New Carrollton City Council voted out remove Mayor Phelecia Nembhard from office. She’s pledged to run again.

A Banner analysis shows city residents wait weeks, often months, and sometimes almost a year to get a trash can when they request one.

Investigations of the same city employee have taken on growing importance in the fight between the mayor and the inspector general over city records.

The Anne Arundel County Council voted Tuesday night to raise its members’ salaries, without Republican support.

More than 170,000 Salvadorans, including thousands in Maryland, face an uncertain future as the U.S. considers ending a protection they have relied on for decades. The latest extension is set to expire Wednesday.

Maryland’s liberal-leaning ways may have gotten it placed on the do not expand list at Buc‑ee’s, the convenience store chain, with a cult-like following.

The Baltimore County Council is considering legislation that would ban paid house parties, following complaints from Catonsville neighbors about large, out-of-control pool parties during the summer.

Immigrant rights and activist organizations have called for Prince George’s County to revoke the permit it granted ICE to expand its Hyattsville legal offices.

City Council members are preparing to force Mayor Phelecia Nembhard from office.

A back-and-forth between Baltimore County and Baltimore City over an old bridge is about way more than just who should foot the bill — it indicates the localities could be moving toward a bigger change regarding ownership of critical infrastructure.

The far-right Republican leader has twice dodged redistricting attempts. He may not be so lucky a third time.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced an executive action Monday that increases the minimum wage to $18 an hour for direct state contract employees at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Will Jawando has been hospitalized since Saturday after having a heart attack during a pickup basketball game that morning.